Mom Strength

Surabhi Veitch interviews fellow pregnancy and postpartum athleticism (P&PA) coach Jamie Straker, mom of 2, where we bust the “shoulds” and pressure we put on ourselves during pregnancy and postpartum. We discuss strategies to transition from postpartum into exercise, making life easier, and getting you stronger! This episode explores common fears and worries during postpartum, giving you ways to overcome them and thrive!

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We discuss:

Finding your own journey through postpartum

Prolapse/diastasis symptoms and treatment through exercises

Ditching the ‘should’s’ of pregnancy & postpartum

Fears and worries during postpartum (and how to overcome them)

How much exercise can our bodies handle

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Jamie’s Bio

Jamie is the owner of JS Fitness, a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach and a mom of 2. Jamie has a passion for educating people and motivating and supporting them to move their bodies in ways that empower them and allow them to feel strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Before having children, Jamie was an elementary school teacher, but after her own experiences with preparing for labour and birth, movement during pregnancy, and healing a prolapse and diastasis during her postpartum recovery she saw a need for educating women and creating fitness opportunities where people feel safe and strong in their bodies during this special time.

Explore Jamie’s fitness programs for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond! https://www.jstrakerfitness.com/

Find Jamie on Instagram @jstrakerfitness

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Connect with Surabhi:

-Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

-Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

💫Are you struggling to connect with your core postpartum?
💫Are you finding it difficult to strengthen your core?
💫Do you find your core just doesn't feel the same after having a baby?

With all the abdominal stretching and diastasis recti that happens during pregnancy, it is common to have difficulty connecting with your core in those early weeks postpartum. But why do so many have trouble 3 months, 9 months, 2 years and even 5-10 years after having kids?

If this is you, listen to this episode to find out which of the 7 reasons applies to you.

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Links & Resources:

- Need support getting stronger and managing symptoms? Want help with fitness? Book your 1:1 online consult or join BASE membership to get started!!

- Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/

- Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

Are you ready to move beyond DIY Fitness? Want to maintain your athleticism through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond?

If you’re a busy mom or mom-to-be, and:

-you have movement and athletic goals

-you’re looking for movement that meets you where you’re at, and considers the stage of life you’re in

-you want movement that honours your core and pelvic floor, and any symptoms you may be having like prolapse, diastasis, leaks or pain

Check out this episode to learn all about my BASE fitness membership and see if it’s the right fit for you!

BASE provides you with quick & effective home workouts that you can do with the kids or baby around, before or after work, or whenever is convenient for you! BASE helps to decrease the barrier to entry, so you’re actually able to get consistent workouts in without having to think about which combination of exercises to do or how to make it work for your body.

You get a brand new workout each week with access to my entire movement library. You get a variety of strength exercises for the whole body within each 30-35 minute workout, so you don’t get bored, and you gain functional strength and mobility that helps you stay strong for #momlife. I also share my movement philosophy within this episode, and share the deeper why as to why I created my membership. BASE helps you Be Active, Strong and Energized!

Make sure to listen right to the end for a special something for my favourite podcast people!

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Links & Resources:

- Ready to join the BASE Fitness Membership? Sign up for BASE here: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/base-membership

- Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/

- Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

- Need resistance bands? Check out the 3-pack of hip, glute and booty resistance bands from Nadora and use code SURABHI to get 10% off

Michelle Lyons and Surabhi Veitch talk about hormonal changes during postpartum, strategies for navigating perimenopause and how to maximize healing postpartum! Learn whether you can really blame it on hormones, what is at fault, and how to test for hormonal imbalances.

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We discuss:

- Importance of celebrating muliebrity - the art of being a woman

- How and why do hormones change in postpartum?

- How to maximise healing with quality sleep

- Tips for hormonal changes in postpartum and perimenopause

- Nutrition’s close link to hormones

- How much should you eat to maximise postpartum recovery?

- The truth about blood testing for hormonal imbalances

- The importance of understanding our biological differences

- Why we need to listen to our bodies

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Michelle’s Bio

Michelle Lyons is passionate about women’s health! She has over 27 years experience as a physio, and her toolbox includes quals in yoga, pilates, mindfulness, health coaching & nutrition. She lives in Ireland but teaches nationally, internationally and online, about all aspects of women’s health, especially hormonal and menopausal wellness and oncology rehab

- Find Michelle on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity

- Check out Michelle’s Website: CelebrateMuliebrity.com

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Connect with Surabhi:

Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Surabhi Veitch interviews Amanda Vecchiola about surrogacy, parenting through a surrogacy journey, and common misconceptions about the surrogacy process. Whether you’re considering surrogacy, have never considered it, are pregnant or plan to be pregnant, listen to this extremely inspiring and affirming episode.

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We discuss

- Amanda’s own journeys into motherhood

- How did she know she wanted to do a surrogate journey?

- How did she meet the intended parents?

- What are the biggest misconceptions about surrogacy?

- Does she get paid to be a surrogate?

- How did she find your agency?

- How did she match with her intended parents?

- What goes into the screening process?

- Amanda’s tips for the pregnancy process

Amanda’s Bio:

A mother of two, a nurse of over 7 years, will be completing a surrogate journey this year.

- Email Amanda: [email protected]

- Agency: Hive surrogacy Instagram @hivesurrogacy

Connect with Surabhi:

Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Surabhi Veitch interviews amazing teacher, yoga instructor, and human, Wini Linguvic. We discuss how yoga is a tool that can be used to make us feel better, and how it is for everyone - even if you are not flexible, injured or feel like you don’t have enough time. We explore how yoga can be used to reach a state of meditation, where our mind is clear, focused and attentive to our bodies. We highlight that comparing yourself with others and accepting negative labels only hinders your progress in yoga, pregnancy and life. Wini also gives insight into the connection between all humans, and how this can be amplified through yoga.

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We discuss:

- Three main goals of a yoga class

- Shortcomings of the ‘all or nothing’ mindset

- How to incorporate yoga into your life

- How meditation is NOT a verb but a noun.

- Who is yoga for? (spoiler: everyone!)

- The issue with comparing yourself with others

- The dangers of accepting negative labels

- How yoga can connect us with others and ourselves

Wini’s Bio

Teacher, researcher, and bestselling author Wini Linguvic teaches useful and usable yoga that seriously works without taking herself too seriously. Sh is the founder of The Elevate Practice, an online yoga subscription where you discover that the best yoga for YOU is the yoga you ACTUALLY do.

-Check out Wini’s website: winilinguvic.com

-Find Wini on Instagram @winilinguvic

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Connect with Surabhi:

-Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

-Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Transitioning to having any number of kids is hard! In this episode, I share my personal experience and my honest perspective on the transition from 1 to 2 kids. In a society that conditions you to want to have at least 2 kids, I challenge that and invite you to consider whether more kids is something you truly want. I reflect on other common concerns, the mixed feelings (let’s normalize that, ya?), and why the “right time” doesn’t exist.

I also share my experience with transitioning to 2 kids, strategies that helped my older child with the transition, and some of the challenges that I was not prepared for.

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Note: I know it can be even harder to think about this topic if experiencing fertility challenges or experiencing loss. I want to acknowledge that this choice of "should I have another child?" is not something that all people are given, and that it is a privilege in itself to be able to choose.

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Links & Resources:

-Pregnant or postpartum and need support? Book your 1:1 online or in-person consult and let’s get you feeling better and stronger!

-Connect with me on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

-Email me [email protected]

-Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/

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Books to help toddlers prepare for new baby:

Lola reads to Leo by Anna McQuinn

Where do babies come from? by Dr. Jillian Roberts

Surabhi Veitch interviews pelvic physiotherapist, runner, mom, and former-APTA president, Dr. Carrie Pagliano, on returning to physical exercise postpartum. We bust common myths in the postpartum community that may be stunting your progress. Carrie also explains how ‘experts’ don’t always have the answers, and provides tips to get the most out of your consultation. We explore the importance of personal, and holistic treatment for postpartum issues, as we all have different goals and lifestyles.

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We discuss:

- Do ‘experts’ have ALL the answers?
- A holistic approach to prolapse
-Common myths in spread in the postpartum community
-Returning to run and exercise postpartum
- The importance of collaboration in our communities

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Carrie’s Bio

Pelvic physical therapist, Postpartum Expert, and mom of 2 helping folks return to🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️🚴‍♀️💪 before/after 👶. Myth-buster, truth-teller, runner and lifter located in Arlington, VA.

- Find Carrie on Instagram @carriepagliano

- Find Carrie’s courses, education and 1-on-1 coaching

https://carriepagliano.com/

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Connect with Surabhi:

Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Come and join this conversation with Anita Lambert as we discuss pregnancy and the keys to birth preparation. She shares her story about her past pregnancies and the vital lessons she has learnt through her experience as a mother and as a Pelvic Physiotherapist. She shares the tips and tricks she gives her clients, which help prepare your body for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Anita also provides guidance on reaching a state of mindfulness pre-birth to help alleviate discomfort during birth. This state of mind is achieved through meditation, affirmation tracks and more!

In this episode, we explore:

-How to reduce pain during pregnancy and detect pelvic floor symptoms

-The keys to birth preparation

-Proven ways prepare physically and mentally for labour

-Anita’s signature Bump to Birth Method

Anita Lambert’s Bio:

Anita Lambert is a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist with a clinical practice focus on prenatal and postpartum care, creator of the Bump to Birth Method, co-host of the ‘To Birth & Beyond’ podcast and a mom of 2.

She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to complete physiodoula training which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise and birth doula support and now assists this course for other physiotherapists in Canada.

She’s passionate about helping you connect with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth and helping you navigate your postpartum recovery and return to exercise without pain or pelvic floor symptoms.

This is why she opened Holistic Health Physiotherapy and created the Bump to Birth Method.

Links & Resources:

Find Anita on Instagram @holistichealthphysio

Check out www.bumptobirthmethod.com to prepare mentally and physically for birth

To find more information on Anita’s work, explore her website: www.holistichealthphysio.com

Connect with Surabhi:

Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Come and join this conversation with Dr. Shanté Cofield (aka the Maestro), where we discuss how to create your best life! We discuss how making mistakes, taking risks and training our nervous system can help us feel safe, learn and grow! We also explore how to build true inner-confidence through ‘confidence borrowing’, self-acceptance and reflecting upon challenging experiences. Shanté shares their expertise on connecting through social media, urging us to attract others with our own values.

We also discuss:

-Why moms are superheroes

-How spiralling downward can actually help you learn and grow

-The nervous system and how it relates to safety and growth

-What perfectionism actually means

-Allowing your clients and kids space to make mistakes and succeed on their own time

-Importance of leading by example

-Consequences vs punishment in parenting, business and life

-How Consistency helps you feel safe

-Why self-confidence starts with self-acceptance

-The power of social media to form connections

-A future where self-care doesn’t exist

Dr. Shanté Cofield (aka The Movement Maestro) Bio

Shanté, aka the Maestro, is a physiotherapist-turned-entrepreneur and coach, obsessed with Instagram, online business and helping people DO THE THING. Shanté empowers people to create their best lives and show up as themselves. Maestro offers a signature online program, the Instagram Intensive, which is the best Instagram for biz program out there. They also offer 1:1 and group coaching options, including their epic monthly membership, the Mafia. Their podcast, Maestro on the Mic is a must-listen if you’re in the movement and online business space.

Links/Resources

Check out Shanté’s podcast and coaching on her website! https://themovementmaestro.com/

Find Shanté on Instagram @themovementmaestro

Find Shanté on Twitter @TheMvmtMaestro

Connect with Surabhi:

Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio

Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca